Abstract In the construction industry, concrete is the most utilized building material. It is produced from different natural resources such as sand and gravel, as well as cement. The production of concrete is causing harm to the environment, yet its use became a necessity. To solve this humongous environmental challenge, many researchers devoted a considerable…

Newswise — Norwegian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist, Fred Kavli, often spoke of his family home and credited its pristine surroundings as sparking his interest in science. In a conversation with long-time friend, actor and writer, Alan Alda, Fred Kavli talked about nature, science, innovation, and philanthropy. “In those days, I used to ski across the vast white…

Keeping Warm Is About Physics  Even if the chance of snow is remote in most parts of North Carolina, the temperature is dropping. And that means it’s time for the daily self-quiz in front of the closet: “What should I wear to stay warm?”  Your first thought of grabbing the heaviest coat might be fine…

Abstract Urban lakes provide multiple benefits to society while influencing life quality. Moreover, lakes and their microbiomes are sentinels of anthropogenic impact and can be used for natural resource management and planning. Here, we release original metagenomic data from several well-characterized and anthropogenically impacted eutrophic lakes in the vicinity of Stockholm (Sweden). Our goal was…

A Sepia bandensis cuttlefish displaying ‘wave’ patterns. The patterns’ function is unknown.Credit: Tessa Montague Washington DC Cuttlefish are masters of disguise: in milliseconds, they can drastically alter their skin pattern to blend in with their surroundings, a feat made all the more puzzling by their apparent colour-blindness. Now, new findings and tools are allowing researchers…

It was when he got a job at the Ontario Science Centre as a “Host” that Anthony Morgan really fell in love with science (Photograph courtesy of CBC) When Anthony Morgan was in high school, he didn’t particularly like science. Morgan, who is currently pursuing a PhD in molecular science at Toronto Metropolitan University, always…

Previous studies reported an effect of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) of super-enhancer RNAs (seRNAs) on chromatin accessibility and gene transcription. We investigated seRNA m6A levels in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and found that aberrantly increased m6A methylation promoted local chromatin accessibility, resulting in increased transcription of oncogenes acting in PDAC progression. This is a preview of subscription…

The following is a statement released by the project partners: “We are thrilled to receive this award from NFWF for our partnership on San Juan River water sharing. This funding will help pay for the water orders provided through our lease agreement that are designed to benefit threatened and endangered fish and increase water security…

Dear Friends, You know, there really is no place like the Platte. The annual migration of sandhill and whooping cranes – not to mention geese, ducks, and butterflies – has put the Platte River on the world’s map, especially in recent years.  People hungry for a connection to nature can find it here every spring.…

image:  An illustration of the lattice examined by Phil Anderson in the early ‘70s. Shown as green ellipses, pairs of quantum particles fluctuated among multiple combinations to produce a spin liquid state.  view more  Credit: Allen Scheie/Los Alamos National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy In 1973, physicist Phil Anderson hypothesized that the quantum spin liquid,…